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January 28, 1986

I FIND IT amusing that the Sentinel can publish an editorial telling what must be done to combat ''Hooker World'' on South Orange Blossom Trail. As usual, any kind of problem is passed around with no insight as to what you yourself can do. The Sentinel, being so well-read, should have options other than pointing a finger for solutions elsewhere.

Ask again, ''What can we do?'' I'll tell you: Publish in your local and state section the names of the johns -- prostitutes' customers -- arrested. Surely such an embarrassment would keep them off the Trail in the future.

I have the unpleasant task of crossing the Trail daily to get home. The number of men who approach me with offers ranging from modeling assignments to out-and-out ''Need a lift, honey?'' has made me realize it is not a one-sided offense.

Let's act accordingly, Sentinel. You are not as powerless as you portray.